Sales Associate – Optical - Part Time

America's Best; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Eyewear discount

College scholarship

Job summary

America's Best in Chicago is hiring a Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional customer experience while supporting store operations and sales goals.

You will help customers select eyewear based on lifestyle, prescription and budget, dispense eyewear and lenses where permitted, educate on care, and keep accurate records. This role emphasizes teamwork, merchandise presentation, loss prevention, and ongoing growth opportunities within National Vision.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of retail or customer service experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Versatility: multitasking and handling a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service while supporting store sales goals
• Help customers select eyewear based on lifestyle, prescription, and budget
• Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses and provide lens training (as permitted by state law)
• Educate customers on eyewear and contact lens care
• Maintain accurate customer and patient records
• Communicate order status and answer incoming phone calls
• Keep the store clean, organized, and visually merchandised to brand standards
• Support inventory control and loss prevention procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• In some locations, state laws require certain responsibilities to be performed by individuals with specific licenses or credentials. Job duties and work practices may vary to meet these requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. With over 1,000 stores and counting, each location aims to provide customers with the attention and expertise they deserve. For more information about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com.

Job Description

As a Sales Associate, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional experience for our customers while supporting store operations and sales goals.

• Provide excellent customer service while supporting store sales goals
• Help customers select eyewear based on lifestyle, prescription, and budget
• Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses and provide lens training (as permitted by state law)
• Educate customers on eyewear and contact lens care
• Maintain accurate customer and patient records
• Communicate order status and answer incoming phone calls
• Keep the store clean, organized, and visually merchandised to brand standards
• Support inventory control and loss prevention procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• In some locations, state laws require certain responsibilities to be performed by individuals with specific licenses or credentials. Job duties and work practices may vary to meet these requirements.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

Experience & Skills:

1+ year of retail or customer service experience is preferred

Versatility:

Skilled at multi-tasking and handling a fast-paced work environment

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Additional Information

At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.

Our Benefits Include

• 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• College scholarship program

Focus On Professional Growth And Career Fulfillment

• Training programs available
• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement

At National Vision, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.